Arthur Dooley was killed in training at the Commando Basic Training Centre. The War Diary for 19th September 1943 states, "p.m. 2" mortar accident resulting in death of Sgt Gibson and Cpl A. Dooley, both of C Troop". [Additional Source:Register of Deaths in the district of Kilmallie viawww.scotlandspeople.gov.uk.]

Enlistment: 28 February 1940HBL RM Brigade 28 February 1940 - 31 July 1943HBL RM Commando 1 August 1943 - 19 September 1943 Promotions:Lance Corporal 14 June 1943Corporal (A/Ty) 1 August 1943In 1940 he served in Dakar and Freetown as part of the 3rd Battalion.

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